11/01/2026
Some of them politely left the chat the moment I posted a meal after many, many months. No surprises there. Algorithms remember. People move on. Life happens.
The heart aches a little.
Though it aches more knowing Pakshaal doesn’t always get what it deserves, not because the food changed, but because I keep changing lanes:
a full-time job phase, a freelancing season, some wandering, some healing through sleep, and then pausing everything for my child’s exams like they’re my own - before life reshuffles again!
But here’s the truth I won’t negotiate with - cooking, showing up for Pakshaal, and posting here is the one star I always give myself ⭐
Not consistent. But honest. And very well earned.
So here I am again - entering my own feed with
Malai Morich Catla - inspired by 🧡
An extremely simple recipe.
Fresh cream and peppercorns as the heroes.
No drama. Just quiet confidence.
Sometimes, that’s enough reason to come back.
And if you’re still here, wish me a few more stars once in a while, no? ✨
[catla, fish curry rice, Bengali gastronomy, Bengali cuisine, Pune foodies]
